Teacher in charge of Media Studies
Required for September 2025 MPS/UPS
Full-time or Part-time Permanent TLR 2B £5,639 pa pro rata
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague to lead Media Studies within our English Department. The successful candidate will have a passion for Media Studies and be committed to promoting high quality teaching and learning within this thriving subject and they will have extensive experience teaching A level. Media Studies is a popular choice within our Sixth Form.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
* a passion for teaching Media Studies
* commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within this department
* ability to promote Media Studies across the curriculum
* experience of teaching Media Studies at A level standard
* the ability to offer a second subject.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org .
Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website
Applications welcomed immediately
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Closing Date: 8am on 20th January 2025
Interviews: 24th January 2025
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.